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Somalia and soccer

Sepp Blatter was in the news about the suspension of Iran from world Soccer recently .The ban has temporarily been removed for the duration of the Asian Games in Qatar.
Blatter however has said nothing about Somalia.
In Somalia the Islamic Courts Union militia, which has gradually extended its power from the capital, Mogadishu, has repeatedly forbidden children to play or to watch soccer.Those who disobey have to face severe penalties.
A most disturbing write up on the state of affairs in Somalia with regard to soccer here.